Paul Wall

MC and DJ Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton) grew up as a hardcore disciple of fellow Houstonian DJ Screw and became so familiar with the pioneering DJ's woozy, slowed-down style of remixing that he had to adjust to hearing hip-hop at any other tempo. Prior to making a nationwide breakout in 2005 with a guest spot on Mike Jones' "Still Trippin'" and his major-label debut, "The People's Champ," Wall was involved with promotional street teams, DJ'ed parties, put together underground mix-tapes, and was half of the Color Changing Click with Chamillionaire. He recorded 2002s "Get Ya Mind Correct" with his partner, and then followed that with 2004s solo "Chick Magnet". Controversy Sells, another disc billed to Wall and Chamillionaire, hit the streets in early 2005. Two years later, "Get Money, Stay True" was introduced by the single "Break Em' Off" with Lil' Keke. "Fast Life" followed in 2009. Affiliated throughout the years with Paid in Full and Swisha House, Wall has also held down a lucrative business as a maker of diamond-laced grilles. His clientele includes Lil Jon and T.I.